Not knowing the length of your 160 makes it hard to recommend a tripod. But, just guessing, I would think it is fairly long. The Geoptik 105 looks pretty short at it's minimum height. The less one has to extend the legs, the more stable it will be. It is a very nice looking tripod, but I would recommend the Berlebach Planet. Lots of members have the Planet and are quite happy. It also is a beautiful tripod. Hopefully others will chime in with their experience. I am still new at this so I can't speak with much experience but my Planet is very solid and very gorgeous.

I'd also put one of Rob Miller's Tri36L (or Tri36M) on your shortlist. From what I read, it's the one tripod that matches (if not exceeds) the Berlebach Planet while being considerably lighter.

I agree the Geoptik would be just too short.

800 mm hight would be sufficient, so from that point of view the Geoptik is fine.

Thanks for drawing my attention to the Rob Miller's tripos, where can I find detailed specs? It seems that they are made of metall, aluminum or so. In terms of vibration damping carbon tubes are much better. Does he make carbon version?

I am not understanding how a fork mount makes the short tripod workable with a 160mm refractor. How long is your telescope? I am also in a learning mode. That doesn't make sense to me. Please, someone explain. And yes, the Miller tripods look good.

In the thread, his mount wasn't a fork mount. So he must have a new mount

Here is an example of fork mount that I have for 6" binoscope. The scope wasn't binoscope in the photo but 5" f/7 scope. His scope may be a little longer than 5" f/7. The tripod height in the photo is about 45 inch. The fork mount lifts OTA above the tripod enough so that he does not need the high tripod, assuming that he observes seated on star chair.

I'd also put one of Rob Miller's Tri36L (or Tri36M) on your shortlist. From what I read, it's the one tripod that matches (if not exceeds) the Berlebach Planet while being considerably lighter.

I agree the Geoptik would be just too short.

I use the Rob Miller TRI36L with my Mach1. It's (obviously) extremely well engineered and stable. If I am not mistaken it can carry ~300lb. and it only weighs 8lb. I would definitely recommend putting it on your short list.